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824 Rivera St

Inner Parkside, SF 94116 2199007 2 units · 2 fl · 1916

This building has a higher-than-average number of open problems nearby. Few open issues; problems get fixed quickly. A reasonable bet for a smooth tenancy.

NOVs (7y) vs. neighborhood
Compared to a typical building in Inner Parkside
At or below average
avg 0.5
0
FewerMore

This building has 0 novs (7y), at or below the Inner Parkside average of 0.5.

Rent & eviction protection

Is 824 Rivera St rent-controlled?

San Francisco's Rent Ordinance caps rent increases and provides eviction protection for most residential units built before 1979 with 2+ units. Here's how this building scores.

Built before 1979
Built 1916
2 or more units
2 units
Property type
Multi-Family Residential
Zoning
RH1
Likely rent-controlled. Building age and unit count suggest this property falls under San Francisco's Rent Ordinance.

Based on SF Assessor records. Not legal advice — confirm with the SF Rent Board.

Building characteristics
Units2
Floors2
Year built1916
Total area2,223 sq ft
Property typeMulti-Family Residential
Tax statusHome Owners
Blocklot2199007
Ownership

Registered owner per SF Assessor-Recorder (secured roll).

Owner name
Lau Daniel W & Martha M Kai
Mailing address
824-828 Rivera Street San Francisco CA 94116
Last sale
050500

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Initial analysis

The two-unit, two-story residential building at 824 Rivera Street in the Inner Parkside neighborhood is a 1916 flats and duplex structure owned by Daniel W Lau and Martha M Kai. The property has undergone several significant improvements in recent years, including the installation of two solar panel systems in 2014 and 2013, with capacities of 3.315 kW and 2.75 kW respectively, along with a completed upgrade to a 125A electrical subpanel in 2014 and a gas house line extension in 2016. The only historical roofing work noted was an expired permit from 1996 for reroofing.

The building's recent history (2023-2024) shows multiple 311 calls, primarily related to abandoned vehicles and parking violations in the vicinity, though most of these vehicles were either gone upon inspection or complied with regulations. There were also reports of garbage and debris (which were resolved), along with some noise complaints and a graffiti incident in 2024. Notably, two fire safety complaints were recorded in 2018 - one regarding combustible materials (which was corrected) and another regarding hoarding that was determined to have no merit. A single EMS-related call was recorded but did not involve vehicle accidents or civilian injuries. While the building's recent maintenance history shows regular upkeep and modernization efforts, the concentration of parking-related issues and environmental service calls in the immediate area suggests ongoing challenges with street conditions around the property.

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Risk rating

How 824 Rivera St's risk score is calculated

We trained a model on 7 years of SF DBI inspection data — notice of violation filings, complaint history, and owner track records. It estimates the probability that DBI inspectors will issue a Notice of Violation at this address in the next 12 months. Lower % = safer.

What the score means for you

Grade A–B — Low risk

DBI rarely finds violations here. Strong maintenance history and a clean complaint record.

Grade C — Moderate risk

Some past violations or complaints on record. Worth asking the landlord about any open issues before signing.

Grade D–F — High risk

Elevated violation and complaint history. DBI has found issues here before and is statistically likely to again.

Neighborhood percentile
55th percentile

Out of 121 buildings in this neighborhood, 54 are predicted to be safer.

RiskiestSafest
Predicted 12-month outcome
83%
No DBI
violation
17%
DBI violation
likely
Model explanation

What's driving this score

The three data points that most influenced this building's risk rating — ranked by the weight the model placed on each one.

Building age

Older buildings tend to have more maintenance challenges; SF's pre-1906 earthquake housing stock carries distinct risk.

Construction spend, owner's portfolio

Estimated permit value across all of this owner's buildings.

Building permits, owner's portfolio

Permits pulled across all of this owner's buildings over 7 years.

12-Month severity forecast
No violation 71.1%
Moderate concern 21.2%
Severe concern 7.7%
Estimated probability of receiving a DBI Notice of Violation in the next 12 months at each severity level. Model: full_hgb_balanced.
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The story over time

824 Rivera St event timeline

Violations, complaints, fire incidents, permits, and buyouts — most recent records in order.

2025
Building Permit Mar 03
Reroof no hot work. install 26 sq hd2 shingles. (unit 828 rivera st.)
$22,000 · Issued

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